Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016

House Bill 5588 - Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5588 Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/24/2023, 8:39 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5588

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase, as of December 1, 2016, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children.

Each such increase shall be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance [OASDI]) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date.

(Sec. 3) The VA shall publish such increased amounts in the Federal Register not later than the date on which certain OASDI cost-of-living increases are required to be published during FY2017.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5588

Bill HR 5588 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 28, 2016. Bill HR 5588 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on June 28, 2016. Bill HR 5588's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 114-197. as of July 22, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5588

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5588

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Department of Veterans Affairs

- Disability assistance

- Inflation and prices

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5588

Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016

To increase, effective as of December 1, 2016, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016